@inproceedings{ab760a5634e841a2b8ad6f2182c5f795,
title = "Structure characterization of nanocomposites by synchrotron X-ray rays",
abstract = "The two most routinely used characterization techniques for determination of nanofiller morphology (e.g. exfoliation and intercalation of nanoclays, orientation of nanotubes) in polymer nanocomposites are transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS). The latter can be further used for in-situ and time-resolved studies. In this paper, we demonstrate that the use of three-dimension (3D) TEM and novel SAXS analysis can provide quantitative and complimentary structural information about clay orientation in polymer nanocomposites. In another part of the study, crystallization of model polyethylene blends (UHMWPE and low molecular weight polyethylene (MB-50k)) containing multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNT) was investigated by using in-situ rheo-X-ray techniques combining rheological and structural properties. The role of MWNT on the crystallization of model polyethylene blends at different temperature is discussed.",
keywords = "Carbon nanotubes, Organoclay, Polymer nanocomposite, SAXS, TEM",
author = "P. Nawani and C. Burger and X. Chen and B. Chu and Hsiao, \{B. S.\}",
year = "2007",
language = "English",
isbn = "1420063421",
series = "2007 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show - NSTI Nanotech 2007, Technical Proceedings",
pages = "654--657",
booktitle = "2007 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show - NSTI Nanotech 2007, Technical Proceedings",
note = "2007 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show - NSTI Nanotech 2007 ; Conference date: 20-05-2007 Through 24-05-2007",
}